EMT-Basic - Lexington Transport - Flex or PRN
Core
Administers basic life support care and transports patients in pre-hospital and emergency settings.
Role type
EMT-Basic (Emergency Medical Technician)
Builds
Emergency medical response and patient transport services
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic life support, patient assessment, emergency procedures, medication administration, patient transport, driving, medical reporting, state/federal law compliance
Preferred skills
Experience in acute or non-acute settings, knowledge of insurance billing guidelines
Technologies
Ambulance vehicles, medical equipment, basic computer software
Responsibilities
Respond to 911 medical emergencies and administer cardiac and trauma support; Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to prioritize medical procedures; Administer emergency procedures such as extrication and defibrillation; Transport patients to hospital and non-hospital sites observing safety guidelines; Maintain and stock assigned units and report malfunctions; Prepare required reports and maintain records of activities.